Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Panama
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Panama

A moderately shallow magnitude 5.2 earthquake was reported Wednesday evening near David, Distrito de David, Chiriqui, Panama, reports agencies. Citing German Research Centre for Geoscience (GFZ) media reported that the quake hit at 9:23 pm (Local Time) at a moderately shallow depth of 40 km....

European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts
European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts

The Exploration Company (TEC) disclosed on Monday that it has secured $160 million in funding to accelerate the development of its capsule, which is intended to transport astronauts and cargo to space stations. The funding round was led by venture capital firms Balderton Capital and Plural, with...

27 envoys of European countries to meet Prof Yunus soon in Dhaka
27 envoys of European countries to meet Prof Yunus soon in Dhaka

Diplomats representing 27 European countries, stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi, will together meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus soon in a show of support to his interim government and boost economic cooperation with Bangladesh, reports UNB. Never before, 27 ambassadors from the European...

EU to discuss sanctions, ‘suspending political dialogue with Israel’
EU to discuss sanctions, ‘suspending political dialogue with Israel’

Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) will discuss proposals to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements and suspend political dialogue with Israel, reports Al Jazeera. The blocs foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced he is proposing the measures because of the many violations...

Migration to OECD countries reaches record high
Migration to OECD countries reaches record high

Permanent migration to OECD countries surged to a new record in 2023, with 6.5 million people arriving, according to the latest OECD International Migration Outlook 2024 report, released on Thursday (Paris time). Alongside permanent migration, both temporary migration and asylum-seeking...

ECB's Villeroy warns Trump's economic agenda could threaten global economy and trigger inflation
ECB's Villeroy warns Trump's economic agenda could threaten global economy and trigger inflation

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the head of the Bank of France and a member of the European Central Bank (ECB), warned on Wednesday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps economic agenda could reignite inflation in the United States and negatively impact global economic growth. The programme risks...

No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan
No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that there is no justification for obstructing Türkiyes EU accession process, emphasizing that the countrys full membership is vital for the blocs peace and security. He made these remarks during his address at the fifth European Political Community (EPC)...

‘European Union with you’: Pampaloni tells Prof Yunus
‘European Union with you’: Pampaloni tells Prof Yunus

The European Union on Wednesday informed the interim government that it is ready to support Bangladesh in every possible way in its reform initiatives and fight against corruption, reports UNB. The message is very clear. The European Union is with you. We want to support your reform...

US special envoy to visit Europe to discuss North Korean human rights
US special envoy to visit Europe to discuss North Korean human rights

The US Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Ambassador Julie Turner will commence on a crucial European tour from November 5th to 8th, 2024. Her itinerary includes visits to London and Paris, where she will engage in high-level discussions with government officials, civil society...

New sanctions on Myanmar military suppliers
New sanctions on Myanmar military suppliers

Opponents of Myanmars military government praised the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada targeting individuals and entities providing aviation fuel and equipment to the military. These measures come in response to the armys intensified airstrikes, which have...

Asif Mahmud refutes claims of party formation by students
Asif Mahmud refutes claims of party formation by students

The adviser for labour and employment as well as youth and sports Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has condemned the spread of propaganda regarding the formation of political parties by students involved in the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said this during a courtesy...

Concern over December order
Concern over December order

Europe and America stand as Bangladeshs largest export markets, especially during the festive Christmas season when shoppers flock to branded stores for extensive sales. In this winter, eager customers rush to buy new clothing, and a significant number of apparel buyers look for Bangladeshi...

Great opportunities as Eastern Europe seeks foreign workers
Great opportunities as Eastern Europe seeks foreign workers

Eastern European countries are increasingly looking abroad to address critical labor shortages across key sectors, with Serbia, North Macedonia, and Romania emerging as prime destinations for foreign workers. In Serbia, a Southeast European nation classified as upper-middle-income, the...